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Messe Stuttgart enters India to elevate the education, edtech in Asia

Messe Stuttgart, one of the world's pioneer trade fair and exhibition companies announces its strategic partnership with the India Didactics Association to strengthen Asia's promising education, edtech, and skill development sector.

ED uncovers money laundering in Jal Jeevan Mission scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Saturday it took swift action against corruption, conducting follow-up search operations at 26 locations, including bank accounts, in Jaipur and Dausa districts of Rajasthan.

PREMIUM UNLEASHES NEW PRODUCTS IN POWER TRANSMISSION

Premium, a leading name in the power transmission industry, is set to launch two groundbreaking products: PTXL Fluid Coupling and XE Geared Motor under the Xccelrator brand.

Odisha leads the world in disaster management

Odisha, a state on the east coast of India, serves as a beacon of hope and resilience in the world of disaster management, according to a report by The World Bank.

JGU AND PACE UNIVERSITY SIGN DEAL FOR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

A distinguished delegation from Pace University, New York, USA visited O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) on Thursday.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh moves SC against HC order

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order dismissing to reject his plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the now-repealed excise policy of the Delhi government.

TEJASHWI YADAV MOVES SC SEEKING TRANSFER OF DEFAMATION CASE

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday informed a trial court in Ahmedabad that he has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case against him and the matter is likely to be taken up on November 6.

Srinagar takes green route with Tata Motors E-buses

Tata Motors has supplied the first batch of state-of-the-art ultra EV air-conditioned electric buses to Srinagar Smart City via TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Ltd, a Tata Motors Group company.

MERCEDES LAUNCHES GLE SUV, AMG SEDAN

Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new GLE luxury SUV and the AMG C 43 4MATIC performance sedan, further strengthening Mercedes-Benz's SUV portfolio and setting new standards for driving performance and exclusivity.

STATES MAKE A SHIFT TOWARDS E-MOBILITY

India's states are aggressively pursuing the country's strategic shift towards electric mobility and playing a key role in reducing its dependence on import of crude oil by offering competitive incentives for vehicle buyers and manufacturers.

Competition Commission to launch market study on cement sector in India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is launching a pan-India market study on the cement sector, aiming to fact-find and develop a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of the cement market across regions in India, and the state of competition in the sector.

WORLD BANK-POWERED 'SKILL INDIA MISSION OPERATION' EMPOWERS INDIA'S YOUTH WORKFORCE

The World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development, is actively contributing to India's mission to empower its burgeoning youth workforce with the skills necessary for the future economy.

PHDCCI recommends measures for growth in aviation and cargo sectors

The PHDCCI Policy Forum has released a report shedding light on the transformative potential of India's civil aviation and air cargo sector and made a few recommendations for the betterment of the sector.

India's services sector sees decline in growth

After a robust and steady expansion in the post-Covid scenario, India's service economy in October witnessed a deceleration in growth and pick-up in price pressure as the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 61.0 in September to 58.4 in October, signalling the slowest rate of expansion since March.

DEMAND FOR PREMIUM GOODS MAY LIFT CONSUMER DURABLES INDUSTRY REVENUE BY 8-10%

The consumer durables sector is set for 8-10 per cent revenue growth in FY24, supported by premiumisation and steady growth in urban demand.

INDIA OFFERS TO WORK WITH LANKA ON DEBT RESTRUCTURING, ECONOMIC RECOVERY

India will work closely with Sri Lanka on discussions regarding debt restructuring as well as on the path of its economic recovery, with greater collaboration in promotion of digital education, digital payments, digital identity and cooperation in dairy development opening up vistas of greater engagement.

Home Minister Amit Shah to address election rallies in Gwalior, Shivpuri and Sheopur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is gearing up for a significant political outing as he prepares to visit Gwalior, Shivpuri and Sheopur today, where he will address four election rallies in support of BJP candidates. During his visit to these regions, Amit Shah is also set to participate in two roadshows, highlighting the political significance of the visit.

SC HEARING ON TAMIL NADU'S PLEA AGAINST RSS FLAG MARCHES ON NOV 6

The Supreme Court on Friday scheduled a hearing on the Tamil Nadu government's plea challenging the Madras High Court's order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) to conduct flag marches in the state. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta will hear the case on November 6.

SC TO HEAR TN GOVT PLEA CHALLENGING RSS FLAG MARCHES ON NOV 6

The Supreme Court on Friday scheduled a hearing on the Tamil Nadu government's plea challenging the Madras High Court's order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) to conduct flag marches in the state. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta will hear the case on November 6.

SC Unlikely Reservation to Strike Down Women's Law Activation Clause

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would be \"very difficult\" for it to strike down a portion of the women's reservation law stipulating its activation following the Census.

BOMBAY HC REFUSES RTI REQUEST ON HERITAGE BUILDING AUDITS

The public information officer of the Bombay High Court has declined to provide information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act regarding the structural audits of the court's heritage building in south Mumbai. The officer claimed that disclosing such details could jeopardize the lives of judges and other officials.

Karnataka High Court Upholds Order Reinstating Absent KPTCL Employee

The Karnataka High Court on Friday has upheld the order of a single judge reinstating a Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited employee who was dismissed from the service for being absent for a total of 632 days owing to depression.

NGT Calls for Examination of Psychological Impact of Air Pollution in Delhi

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has emphasized the need to examine the \"psychological aspect\" of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital and has requested responses from government authorities, including the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the director of AIIMS.

US House approves $14.3B aid for Israel, excludes Ukraine

The US House on Thursday passed a bill to provide USD 14.3 billion in aid to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas; however, it is expected to set up a clash with the Democratic Senate, as per the media report.

PAK AND IMF BEGIN TALKS ON $710 MILLION LOAN TRANCHE

Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar and the International Monetary Fund’s IMF) mission chief for Pakistan, Nathan Porter, lead their sides to the opening round of two-week-long negotiations

Changing Digital Landscape: Financial Institutions Embrace Embedded Finance to Thrive

In the rapidly evolving digital age, consumer experiences have undergone a dramatic transformation with the rise of the platform economy. The impact of this new paradigm has far-reaching consequences for financial institutions, compelling them to adapt to the changing landscape or face the risk of obsolescence. Today, consumers and companies are increasingly seeking the convenience of having banking services come to them, shifting away from traditional visits to physical bank branches.

Raymond to acquire 59.25% stake in maini precision for Rs 682 cr

The Raymond Group stated on Friday that it has acquired 59.25% of Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL) for a total of Rs 682 crore.

INDIA EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH MARKET, SAYS APPLE'S TIM COOK

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, is pictured on the left with Deirdre O’Brien, senior vice president for retail and people, at the opening of the first Apple store in India, in Mumbai

Gopal Rai urges public transport to curb Delhi pollution

Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged people to use buses and metro as well as public transportation to reduce vehicle-related air pollution in Delhi, which is now experiencing extremely high levels. Gopal Rai said, \"I appeal to the people of Delhi to use public transport including metro and buses to control pollution due to vehicles. The decision on the further closure of schools in Delhi will be taken on the basis of air quality on 6th November.\"

Election Commission & NCERT promote electoral literacy: MoU

The Election Commission and the Ministry of Education on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce electoral literacy into classrooms all throughout the nation in an effort to combat youth voter apathy. The Memorandum of Understanding states that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will incorporate electoral literacy into textbooks both in their introduction and updates, and that NCERT will also urge State Education Boards and other Boards to do the same. The MoU is intended to integrate voter education and electoral literacy into the curricular framework, starting from classes 6 to 12 in all schools.